Redskins coach Jay Gruden called center Kory Lichtensteiger’s calf injury “moderate” on Monday, but it may keep him out long enough for the team to bring in outside help to cover for his absence.
Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Lichtensteiger’s injury may land him on injured reserve. As a result, the team is bringing former Vikings center John Sullivan in for a workout on Tuesday.
Sullivan was released by the Vikings in late August after attempts to find a trade partner failed to result in a deal. The Vikings opted to go with Joe Berger as their starter in the middle of the line this season.
Sullivan started all but three games for the Vikings between 2009 and 2014 before missing all of last season with a back injury. He was a productive player before the injury and would make a good fill-in for the Redskins if his long layoff hasn’t left too much rust on his game.
Spencer Long filled in for Lichtensteiger after he left last Sunday’s game against the Giants and Gruden said on Monday that the team was considering bringing in offensive line help with left guard Shawn Lauvao ailing as well.